Furthermore, the political-economic theory of neoliberalism influenced governmental policy to privatize national assets, weaken labor unions, and open flows of goods and capital to the world (Silva, V. Gallegos, F., Holst, J.). Consequently, these neoliberal policies allowed and encouraged more large-scale oil production which hurt the indigenous population.
The political sovereignty of indigenous people in the Amazonian region has been an ongoing challenge because the government’s relationship with oil made it difficult for the indigenous people to be represented. Many policies were passed to benefit oil development which consequently damaged the indigenous communities. Furthermore, the indigenous people had no involvement in many decisions
The political sovereignty of indigenous people in the Amazonian region has been an ongoing challenge because the government’s relationship with oil made it difficult for the indigenous people to be represented. Many policies were passed to benefit oil development which consequently damaged the indigenous communities. Furthermore, the indigenous people had no involvement in many decisions